Cultivating with Top Enlightenment

Chapter 1001 - 431: Realm Tree Lifeforms (2)

At this moment, it seemed that everyone’s hearts were connected.

United as one, regardless of cultivation level or status, everyone was willing to step forward to protect the just merged True Martial Spirit Realm.

This is different from many wars in the world.

Most wars involve the nobles hiding behind and sending their people to fight for their gains.

Such things as forcing conscription happen repeatedly.

But the beings within the True Martial Spirit Realm are different, they voluntarily requested to join the battle.

It’s because both Ning Qi and the True Martial Spirit Realm are worth such dedication.

As the Realm Venerable, Ning Qi was prepared to bear everything alone; have there ever been masterminds behind wars willing to take on everything themselves?

They only drive their cattle and horses to fight for them.

Ning Qi frowned slightly.

He wasn’t unwilling for everyone to join the fight, but the final enemy of this war was only the Mountain Ancestor.

If everyone joined the battle, would they be going to their deaths?

Everyone looked at Ning Qi and naturally saw the expression on his face.

At this moment, all beings of the True Martial Spirit Realm seemed to understand that the Realm Venerable was afraid of them losing their lives.

Everyone’s heart was touched.

Where could they find such a considerate Realm Venerable?

Throughout history, few have worried about the casualties of their subordinates during wars, and some cold-bloodedly ambitious ones wouldn’t hesitate to sacrifice everyone for their goals.

Even when resources are exhausted and people are suffering, they demand war!

They are nothing like Ning Qi, who cares about the life and death of those below him.

Especially the people of the Mountain and Sea Realm, at this moment they were deeply touched, particularly the surviving cultivators under the Mountain Ancestor.

Mountain Ancestor counts as a Realm Venerable, but he treats his people as tools.

Either they die fighting for him or become sacrifices.

At this moment, everyone’s hearts connected, subtly, forming a pure Power of Faith that gathered towards the True Martial Immortal Sect in the sky.

Strands of invisible Power of Faith flew into the True Martial Immortal Sect, gathering towards Ning Qi in the center of the square.

"Hmm?"

The Saint Ancestor’s avatar and Zhili, the two Mountain and Sea Spirits, immediately sensed something and looked incredulously at Ning Qi in the center.

They vaguely sensed a frightening unknown force surging towards Ning Qi.

That force was incredibly pure, filled with hope and light.

Gradually, it coated Ning Qi with a faint golden glow, appearing extremely sacred!

Everyone saw the golden radiance on Ning Qi, which was soft rather than dazzling, reflecting gently in everyone’s eyes and heart.

Everyone felt immensely comfortable and warm, growing ever more devout.

"Zhili, is this?"

The Saint Ancestor’s avatar asked in surprise.

Despite being well-read, he wasn’t certain if the golden aura on Ning Qi was truly what he thought.

Beside him, Zhili and the Mountain and Sea Spirits displayed expressions of extreme shock.

Zhili softly said, "Teacher, the return of all hearts seems to be the legendary Power of Faith!"

The Mountain Spirit, slack-jawed, muttered, "Can someone truly accomplish the return of all hearts? It’s impossible!"

They are the will of the Spirit Realm and have discussed the difficulty of Ning Qi becoming the will of the Spirit Realm.

To become the will of the Spirit Realm, one condition is to endure the power of all beings and let them serve as masters.

But being served as masters doesn’t mean all genuinely revere and would fight for them.

Just like the sun in the sky, beings benefit from it and honor it as light.

If the sun incarnated as a person, summoning beings, they might not necessarily heed or worship him.

Just like the Mountain and Sea, Zhili, the two spirits, though they were once the will of the Spirit Realm, did beings ever truly return their hearts?

Mountain was sealed, and the cultivators under the Mountain Ancestor showed mere superficial respect.

The cultivators under the Sea Ancestor were slightly better, but if asked to choose between the Sea Ancestor and the Mountain and Sea Spirit, they’d undoubtedly choose the Sea Ancestor.

And Zhili, along with the Saint Ancestor, even after cultivating the beings of the Vast Realm, couldn’t achieve the return of all hearts.

Thus, it is evident how difficult the return of all hearts is.

However, Ning Qi unintentionally accomplished this great feat!

In the center of the square.

Ning Qi’s slightly furrowed brows relaxed at some point, he himself didn’t notice.

His attention was already captivated by the golden light clothing on his body.

Ning Qi wore an expression of confusion; he had no idea what was happening.

He only felt his body becoming incredibly light, with a feeling of soaring towards immortality.

"Kid, this is the Belief Power of all beings; you’ll be giggling with delight."

The voice of the Saint Ancestor’s avatar suddenly transmitted.

"Belief Power of all beings?"

Ning Qi was taken aback, then he recalled something.

He had once read countless volumes and seemed to have seen this term in some books.

But Ning Qi had dismissed it as nonexistent; how could such an illusory thing exist?

The Saint Ancestor’s avatar continued transmitting:

"I’m not too clear on this either, but it only brings benefits, no harm. I don’t know its exact function, but legends say during a certain special era, some strong individuals needed Belief Power to become Immortal."

"This is my first time witnessing such a thing; you make me envious!"

Ning Qi understood upon receiving the transmission.

"Belief Power needed for immortality in a certain era?"

He looked at the people, who continued to gaze at him with sincere eyes, waiting for Ning Qi’s response.

At that moment, Ning Qi seemed to feel everyone’s desires connecting with him.

Just as Ning Qi was about to respond, suddenly, within the True Martial Spirit Realm, the hidden Enlightenment Realm Tree emerged on its own.

The enormous tree shadow appeared illusory, filling the True Martial Spirit Realm completely.

Each leaf was different, some as large as mountains, others small like grass tips, each with varying colors.

They constantly transformed, turning into other trees, flowers, and leaves.

With the appearance of the Enlightenment Realm Tree, everyone’s minds felt instantly clearer, teeming with inspiration.

However, at this moment, filled with sincere intentions, they felt this enormous tree shadow was born of Ning Qi.

They saw the gentle golden radiance on Ning Qi silently spreading, coating the entire huge tree with golden glory.

Each leaf swayed, emitting gentle rustling sounds, as if in joy, as if in excitement...

"What is this tree?"

The Saint Ancestor’s avatar and Zhili looked at the tree that sheltered beings under its canopy, overwhelmed with shock!

Yet, Mountain recognized it.

"Wasn’t this Mountain Ancestor’s tree before? Why does it feel different now?"

He had the most authority on this tree, being sealed by it for countless millennia, absorbing immense energy.

But now, the feeling this tree gave him was completely different.

No longer absorbing World Power, shedding its ferocity, appearing exceptionally sacred.

Ning Qi looked at the huge branch hanging over the square and couldn’t help but reach out and touch it.

Beings saw the once illusory tree shadow react to Ning Qi’s touch as if he were tickling it.

It swayed gently, somewhat dodging yet enjoying.

"Teacher, why does this tree feel somewhat familiar, yet I can’t recall?" Zhili said perplexedly.

The Saint Ancestor’s avatar displayed a thoughtful expression.

"Power of Faith, huge tree, I seem to have seen similar imagery in the Ancient Road Sacred Map, but it seems different from what’s before us, truly odd."

The Mountain and Sea Spirit at this moment gazed at the giant tree shadow, seeing it coated with gold, revealing an expression of confusion in his eyes, nodding in agreement.

"Damn it, I ought to hate this tree, but now I share your feelings!"

They were momentarily unable to pinpoint the source of this feeling, as if etched into the very depths of their being, surfacing inadvertently.

As Ning Qi touched the Enlightenment Realm Tree, he seemed to receive some message again.

"You... are good... collect more... of this power..."

Ning Qi’s heart experienced a storm of emotions.

This Enlightenment Realm Tree he cultivated seems to have gained consciousness?